Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. The Lady Broncos of Madison County Central School (MCCS) were looking to get the bitter taste of defeat out of their mouths when they hosted Wakulla Middle…
Car overturns avoiding deer
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Brooke Kinsley, December 9, 2016 A Taylor County teen was injured following a single vehicle wreck on CR 14, at approximately 8:50 a.m. Emerald G. Parsons, Greene…
Hospital area properties rezoned by City of Madison
Rick Patrick Greene Publishing, Inc. At the regular monthly meeting of the Madison City Commission on Tuesday, Dec. 13, the city commission voted unanimously to rezone 43 parcels of land in the…
Toys for Tots donations assist 45 families with Christmas
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Carole Mitchell, December 19, 2016 Madison’s Toys for Tots organizers are pictured with the bounty of…
Deep South Steam Engines to hold event in Lee
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. At the regular scheduled meeting of the Town Council for the Town of Lee, the council heard discussion and considered a request from Deep South Steam Engines…
‘Smart Justice’ group aims to reduce misdemeanor arrests for trivial crimes
William Patrick, Watchdog.org A Tallahassee-based criminal justice group is pushing a reform measure that could substantially reduce the number of arrests for misdemeanor crimes committed in Florida. “We’re arresting too many people…
Helen Ragans Phillips
Mrs. Helen Ragans Phillips passed away on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19 at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel….
Ruby Collins Moyer
Mrs. Ruby Collins Moyer passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18 at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel. …
Frances Henderson Revels
Mrs. Frances Henderson Revels passed away on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Faith Baptist Church in Madison,…
Merry Christmas!
Emerald G. Parsons The Christmas Season is once again upon us. Shopping, cooking, parties, Santa Claus, and family gatherings seem to take precedence over our lives. It is all too easy, during…
Sexual offender moves to Madison County
Story Submitted Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that a sexual offender has moved to Madison County and as required by Florida Statute has completed his criminal registration…
Kelvin Kegler to play in All-Star game
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County High School (MCHS) football standout Kelvin Kegler is one of only 66 players statewide chosen to play in the 62nd Annual Florida Athletic Coaches Association…
Madison City Commissioner Judy Townsend honored
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick, December 13, 2016 Carol Westmoreland (left) of the Florida League of Cities congratulates Judy Townsend (right) on her 20 years of service to the Madison…
November 8 designated to be Joe C. Peavy Day
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick, December 14, 2016 On Wednesday, Dec. 14, the Board of County Commissioners voted to permanently remember Nov. 8, as “Joe C. Peavy Day” in Madison…
Text bank scam
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. There is a new scam moving across the area involving stolen Verizon cell phone lists. According to Howard Phillips from Madison County Community Bank, the scam started…
Microsoft Windows scam
Debbie Snapp, Greene Publishing, Inc. Early morning phone calls have been coming in lately (5 to 7 a.m.) from Minnesota number (320) 582-9749, supposedly representing Microsoft Windows. These are scam calls and…
Greenville Town Council receives $3,095.51 check
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Carole Mitchell, December 12, 2016 Members of the Greenville Town Council happily accepted a check from Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC). Pictured, from left to right, are: Barbara…
Greenville Country Christmas bake-off winners chosen
Cheltsie Holbrook, Greene Publishing, Inc. The annual Greenville Country Christmas bake-off was held on Friday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Greenville/Madison Multipurpose Center. Baked goods were required to be dropped…
Greenville Country Christmas announces art contest winners
Story Submitted The Greenville Country Christmas Committee invited Greenville Elementary School to participate in a school-wide art contest. All art work was placed on display at the American Legion office beside Haffye…
31st Annual Greenville Country Christmas a success
Story Submitted By Joe Reams, III Greenville’s 31st Annual Country Christmas last weekend was a great success. The parade line-up was excellent and big crowds filled Haffye Hayes Park. Vendors reported the…